Chapter 17- Acute Coronary Syndrome

Question 1

What does acute coronary syndrome (ACS) describe?

Answer 1

A group of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia

Myocardial ischemia refers to a decrease in blood flow to the heart.

Question 2

What is myocardial ischemia?

Answer 2

A decrease in blood flow to the heart

This condition leads to chest pain due to reduced oxygen and nutrient supply to heart tissues.

Question 3

What leads to chest pain in myocardial ischemia?

Answer 3

Reduced supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the heart

This reduction can cause discomfort and pain in the chest.

Question 4

What is angina pectoris?

Answer 4

A temporary situation of myocardial ischemia

Angina pectoris is characterized by chest pain that occurs due to temporary decreased blood flow.

Question 5

What is an AMI?

Answer 5

Acute Myocardial Infarction

AMI is a more serious condition than angina pectoris and involves permanent damage to the heart muscle.

Question 6

How are angina pectoris and AMI treated under ACS?

Answer 6

They are treated the same

The signs and symptoms of angina pectoris and AMI are very similar, leading to a unified treatment approach.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Acute coronary syndrome is caused by _______.

Answer 7

[myocardial ischemia]